INTERCLUB GRAPPLING VLAANDEREN - NO GI - 08/05

Q: When and where is the INTERCLUB GRAPPLING VLAANDEREN - NO GI - 08/05 event?

Brussels: May 8, 2027 at Hovenierstraat 100, 1081 Koekelberg. The event is NOGI ONLY.

Q: What time do doors open and when does the event start?

Doors open at 10:30 and the event starts at 11:30.

Q: What are the registration deadlines and fees?

Pre-registration only. Normal registration is before 24/04/2027 at 11:59 pm (Boys 4–15: 20€; Girls 4–15 & Female 16+: 15€; Male 16+: 30€). Late registration is before 05/05/2027 at 11:59 pm (Boys 4–15: 25€; Girls 4–15 & Female 16+: 20€; Male 16+: 35€). No registrations accepted after 05/05/2027 at 11:59 pm.

Q: Are spectators allowed and is there an entrance fee?

Yes; there is free entrance for spectators.

Q: When and how do weigh-ins take place?

Kids & youth weigh-in from 10:30 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time. Adults weigh-in from 11:00 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time and NO adults may weigh-in before 11:00. Competitors weigh in once before their first match (max 1h00 before) and weigh in without a GI for BJJ NoGI.

Q: What is the match duration for each age and belt category?

4–5 yo: 2 min; 6–7 yo: 3 min; 8–9 yo: 3 min; 10–11–12 yo: 4 min; 13–15 yo: 4 min; Adults white belts: 5 min; Adults blue belts: 6 min; Adults Elite (purple & up): 7 min.

Q: What competition formats will be used depending on number of athletes?

With 2 athletes: best of 3 (minimum 2 matches). With 3 athletes: round robin (minimum 2 matches). With 4 or more athletes: double elimination (minimum 2 matches for kids & youth, second-chance for final-8 for adults).

Q: What is the refund policy?

No refunds, except when you are alone in your category and no merge is possible.

Q: How do I register with an academy and who can I contact for help?

Your account must be added to a registered academy to register; you can join an academy on the academy's page and approval by an academy manager may be required. If your academy is not listed, ask an academy manager to register the academy free of charge on the federation platform; for customer service contact Competition@Grappling.Vlaanderen.

Saturday, May 8, 2027 Brussel, Belgium

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Kids

Ruleset

IBJJF

Entry

€15 - €30

Description

NOGI ONLY

BRUSSELS : May 8, 2027

LOCATION : Hovenierstraat 100, 1081 Koekelberg

DOORS OPEN AT 10:30 – EVENT STARTS AT 11:30

Free entrance for spectators.

REGISTRATION FEE

REGISTRATION DATE	BOYS (4-15 yo)	GIRLS (4-15 yo) & FEMALE 16+	MALE 16+
Normal : before 24/04/2027 at 11:59 pm	20€	15€	30€
Late : before 05/05/2027 at 11:59 pm	25€	20€	35€

THIS TOURNAMENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!

We do not take registrations after after 05/05/2027 at 11:59 pm.

NO REFUNDS, only when you are alone in your category and no merge is possible.

WEIGH-IN

KIDS & YOUTH: From 10:30 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time.

ADULTS: From 11:00 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time. NO Adults weigh-in before 11:00.

Weigh in once before first match. (max 1h00 before first match)

Weigh in WITHOUT GI for BJJ NoGI

ACADEMY REGISTRATION

To register please verify that your account is added to a registered academy. You can join an academy on the academy's page (approval by an academy manager could be required).

If your academy is not in the list of registered academies yet, you can ask an academy manager to register the academy free of charge on our federation platform in order to register for our events.

RULES

IBJJF rules are applied, with following modifications:

KIDS (4–12 years old): NO submissions.

YOUTH (13–15 years old): No leg-stretching submissions, spinal lock chokes, straight foot locks, Ezequiel chokes, frontal guillotines, or triangles with head pulling. All other IBJJF-allowed techniques remain permitted. Click on the link for more detailed info.

ADULTS Women (Purple & up): the rules of the lower belt apply.

ADULTS Men Elite (Purple & up): the rules of the lower belt apply.

MATCH DURATION

4–5 yo	2 min
6-7 yo	3 min
8-9 yo	3 min
10-11-12 yo	4 min
13-15 yo	4 min
Adults white belts	5 min
Adults blue belts	6 min
Adults Elite (purple & up)	7 min

FORMAT

With 2 athletes: best of 3. (min 2 matches) With 3 athletes: round robin (min 2 matches). With 4 or more athletes: double elimination format. (min 2 matches for KIDS&YOUTH, second-chance for final-8 for ADULTS)

SCHEDULE

Brackets and the event schedule will be published two days before the competition (on Thursday) via the “Schedule” section on the event page. As timings are subject to change, division start times may be adjusted throughout the day. Athletes are responsible for checking their brackets and schedule regularly before and during the event. For the most accurate and updated match time, please consult: https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time

THE SCHEDULE IS ONLY AN INDICATION - PLEASE BE ON TIME!!! (AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE THE INDICATED TIME) - AFTER THE 3RD CALL THE MISSING ATHLETE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

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Event Details

Format

Other

Registration

Normal: before 24/04/2027 at 11:59 pm; Late: before 05/05/2027 at 11:59 pm. Pre-registration only; no registrations after 05/05/2027 11:59 pm.

Schedule

Doors open at 10:30; event starts at 11:30. Brackets and event schedule published two days before the competition. Be on time (at least 1 hour before indicated time); after the 3rd call the missing athlete will be disqualified.

Weigh-In

Kids & youth: from 10:30 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time. Adults: from 11:00 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time (no adult weigh-ins before 11:00). Weigh in once before first match (max 1h before). Weigh-in WITHOUT GI for BJJ NoGI.

Spectator Fee

Free entrance for spectators.

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Divisions

Boys NoGi€20
4-12 years (Under 13 yrs)
Girls NoGi€15
4-12 years (Under 13 yrs)
Boys Youth NoGi€20
13-15 years (Under 16 yrs)
Girls Youth NoGi€15
13-15 years (Under 16 yrs)
Male NoGi€30
16 years and above
Female NoGi€15
16 years and above

Organizer

Grappling Vlaanderen

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the INTERCLUB GRAPPLING VLAANDEREN - NO GI - 08/05 event?

Brussels: May 8, 2027 at Hovenierstraat 100, 1081 Koekelberg. The event is NOGI ONLY.

What time do doors open and when does the event start?

Doors open at 10:30 and the event starts at 11:30.

What are the registration deadlines and fees?

Pre-registration only. Normal registration is before 24/04/2027 at 11:59 pm (Boys 4–15: 20€; Girls 4–15 & Female 16+: 15€; Male 16+: 30€). Late registration is before 05/05/2027 at 11:59 pm (Boys 4–15: 25€; Girls 4–15 & Female 16+: 20€; Male 16+: 35€). No registrations accepted after 05/05/2027 at 11:59 pm.

Are spectators allowed and is there an entrance fee?

Yes; there is free entrance for spectators.

When and how do weigh-ins take place?

Kids & youth weigh-in from 10:30 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time. Adults weigh-in from 11:00 until 60 minutes prior to their division start time and NO adults may weigh-in before 11:00. Competitors weigh in once before their first match (max 1h00 before) and weigh in without a GI for BJJ NoGI.

What is the match duration for each age and belt category?

4–5 yo: 2 min; 6–7 yo: 3 min; 8–9 yo: 3 min; 10–11–12 yo: 4 min; 13–15 yo: 4 min; Adults white belts: 5 min; Adults blue belts: 6 min; Adults Elite (purple & up): 7 min.

What competition formats will be used depending on number of athletes?

With 2 athletes: best of 3 (minimum 2 matches). With 3 athletes: round robin (minimum 2 matches). With 4 or more athletes: double elimination (minimum 2 matches for kids & youth, second-chance for final-8 for adults).

When and how will brackets and the event schedule be published, and what are athlete responsibilities?

Brackets and the event schedule will be published two days before the competition (on Thursday) via the “Schedule” section on the event page. Timings are subject to change, athletes must check brackets and schedule regularly, be on time at least 1 hour before the indicated time, and after the 3rd call a missing athlete will be disqualified.

What is the refund policy?

No refunds, except when you are alone in your category and no merge is possible.

How do I register with an academy and who can I contact for help?

Your account must be added to a registered academy to register; you can join an academy on the academy's page and approval by an academy manager may be required. If your academy is not listed, ask an academy manager to register the academy free of charge on the federation platform; for customer service contact Competition@Grappling.Vlaanderen.